Damage to a vacant house in the 600 block of Pioneer Lane in Union Gap is estimated at $80,000 following a fire early this morning, Friday, June 26th. (It is the practice of the Yakima Fire Department to not release the specific address of a private home involved in a fire or other emergency response.) […]
Fire Damages Home on South 14th Street
The Red Cross is assisting the resident of a home in the 800 block of South 14th Street after a fire damaged the residence and garage last night, Tuesday, June 2nd. The Yakima Fire Department (YFD) was called to the scene at 7:10 pm Tuesday. Firefighters arrived to find the 700 square-foot building with heavy […]
YFD Offers Safety Tips for Working From Home
More individuals are working from home due to COVID-19. May is National Electrical Safety Month. It provides a good reminder regarding electrical safety, particularly around the home. “Wherever you work, it’s always important to be safe,” said Yakima Fire Chief Aaron Markham. “That’s especially true now with more and more people working at home.” The […]
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One Person Injured During String of Overnight Fires
The Yakima Fire Department (YFD) responded to three fires in little more than an hour overnight. The spate of fires began at 11:28 pm Tuesday, May 5th, in the 200 block of Oak Street. The fire began in a tree and spread to the siding of a nearby 6-plex. One of the residents sustained a […]
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YFD responds to 2nd Street Fire
The Yakima Fire Department (YFD) responded to a fire last night, Sunday, May 3rd in the 100 block of South 2nd Street. YFD crews were called to the scene at 11:23 pm last night. Upon arrival, firefighters found a large volume of fire on the structure’s exterior. The fire had spread to the roof and […]
Firefighters Called to Fire outside Salvation Army Thrift Store
Yakima Fire Department (YFD) crews responded to a fire early this morning, Friday, April 24th, adjacent to the Salvation Army Thrift Store at 9 South 6th Avenue. YFD was alerted to the fire at about 5:15 am today. Firefighters found approximately 100 empty pallets, 50 pallets of books and 50 bales of cardboard burning at […]
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YFD responds to seven fires overnight
The Yakima Fire Department (YFD) responded to seven fires in a span of just over six hours, from about 9:30 pm Monday, March 30th, through 3:40 am Tuesday, March 31st. The first of the seven overnight fires involved one unit in a 4-plex in the 600 block of West Nob Hill Boulevard. The fire was […]
YFD responds to three fires overnight
The Yakima Fire Department (YFD) responded to three fires in less than seven hours from last night through early this morning, Thursday, March 26th: At 3:43 am today, Thursday, YFD firefighters were called to the 400 block of South 48th Avenue. The fire involved two vehicles parked outside of a home. The fire consumed the […]
Outdoor Burning Illegal in Yakima, City Offers Yard Waste Option
Spring is here and day-time temperatures are reaching into the 60s. While warmer weather might inspire some spring cleaning, the Yakima Fire Department (YFD) reminds residents that outdoor burning is illegal in the City of Yakima. “Many fires each year are caused by someone burning their weeds or yard debris,” said Yakima Fire Chief Aaron […]
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Daylight Saving Time Begins March 8th
Daylight saving time will officially begin at 2:00 am on Sunday, March 8th. Clocks are set ahead one hour and many people set their clocks to “spring forward” before they go to bed the night before, in this case Saturday, March 7th. When you change your clocks, the Yakima Fire Department and the National Safety […]